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Gambia and USA Agree on Reparations Fund Transfer

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 16
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What happened

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The Gambia Reparations Commission announced an agreement between The Gambia and the United States of America regarding the transfer of USD 2,507,911.73. These funds were recovered from the forfeiture and sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s property in the United States of America. The funds are intended to support compensation and reparations for eligible victims, though the Commission stated the transfer process is ongoing and the funds have not yet been received.

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Why it matters

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The agreement facilitates the transfer of recovered assets to support The Gambia’s reparations programme. This process is intended to provide compensation to victims of the former regime.

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Who's involved

  • The GambiaThe recipient of the recovered funds intended for the reparations programme.
  • United States of AmericaThe jurisdiction from which the forfeited property was recovered and the transfer is being managed.
  • Yahya JammehThe former president whose property was forfeited and sold to generate the funds.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • The GambiaSpeculative

    The Gambia might see increased funding for its reparations programme, potentially affecting the costs of compensation for eligible victims.

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